| Construction started | Jul 2002 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Sep 2004 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2004 | QV2 Apartments completed: 8 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 08 June 2023 | Alteration to Residential building(s) (2) | $10k |
| 21 Sept 2004 | Stage 7, Construction of the QV2 Residential Tower (Zone A) Level 5 to 12 & Level 13, Levels 6-12 Slabs | $1 |
| 02 June 2003 | Stage 6, Construction of the QV2 Residential Tower (Zone A) Level 13 slab, Levels 6-12 Slabs | $1 |
| 02 Feb 2003 | Stage 4, Construction of the QV2 Residential Tower (Zone A) Columns, Levels 6-12 Slabs | $1 |
| 16 Dec 2002 | Stage 4, Construction of the QV2 Residential Tower (Zone A) Columns, Levels 6-12 Slabs | $1 |
| 01 July 2002 | Stage 1, Construction of the QV2 Residential Tower (Zone A) Core Walls (part), Precast Walls (part), and floor slabs. | $18.1m |
Is QV2 Apartments residential or commercial?
QV2 Apartments is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was QV2 Apartments built?
QV2 Apartments was completed in 2004.
How many floors does QV2 Apartments have?
QV2 Apartments has 8 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in QV2 Apartments?
QV2 Apartments has 136 homes. The national address file lists 136 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near QV2 Apartments?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in QV2 Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 300 Swanston Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built QV2 Apartments?
Grocon developed QV2 Apartments and NH Architecture designed it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near QV2 Apartments?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for QV2 Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does QV2 Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS435099 has 136 lots.
Has any work been done on QV2 Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for QV2 Apartments since 2002. The most recent was in June 2023.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
